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Federation University Australia

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Federation University Australia does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$26,000/yr
First-year budget
A$54,000 to A$62,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee
A$25
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration)
Yes
Selectivity
Broadly accessible
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • Regional migration points (491 and 190 pathways)
  • Lower tuition, from A$26,000/yr
  • More than one intake a year
  • Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50
  • More open admissions across most courses

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Federation University formed from a merger of regional Victorian institutions and remains the main public university serving the goldfields region around Ballarat.

Who is this university for?

Federation University serves regional Victoria around Ballarat and suits students who want an affordable, practical degree in a smaller city with skilled-migration advantages. It is strong in nursing, education, IT, and engineering technology, often with industry placements built in. Ballarat is an hour from Melbourne by train, so you get regional living costs and migration points while staying within reach of a major city.

Admissions

Selectivity
Broadly accessible
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Verified federation.edu.au ↗

Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Open admissions across most courses, often accepting a wide range of prior qualifications and running foundation or diploma pathways for applicants who fall short. Competitive courses still set their own requirements. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$26,000/year
Application fee
A$25
Living cost estimate
A$24,000/year

Verified federation.edu.au ↗

Estimated first-year budget

A$54,000 to A$62,000

Tuition plus about A$24,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Ballarat, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

See all scholarships for studying in Australia, including national government schemes.

Academics

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Business

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Community and Human Services

Undergraduate · Psychology

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Undergraduate · Education

Bachelor of Education Studies

Undergraduate · Education

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Health (Honours)

Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Information Technology

Undergraduate · Information Technology

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How to apply

  1. Pick your course and check it is open to international students for your intended intake.
  2. Check the entry requirements for that specific course: academic background, minimum GPA or ATAR, subject prerequisites, and the English test score it accepts.
  3. Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and completion certificates, your English test result (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL), passport, CV, and a statement of purpose if the course asks for one.
  4. Apply online through the university's application portal, or through an authorised education agent in your country. Both routes reach the same admissions team.
  5. Pay the application fee if the course charges one. Many Australian universities do not.
  6. Wait for the outcome. You may receive a full offer, a conditional offer (for example, subject to final results or an English score), or a rejection.
  7. Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. The university then issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  8. Use the CoE to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, and book travel.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Federation University Australia runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

Federation University Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Federation University uses standard international cut-off dates for most courses, with earlier deadlines for some courses and for genuine-student documents, acceptance and payment. Search your course to confirm.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

Federation University Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Federation University uses standard international cut-off dates for most courses, with earlier deadlines for some courses and for genuine-student documents, acceptance and payment. Search your course to confirm.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

Federation University Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Federation University uses standard international cut-off dates for most courses, with earlier deadlines for some courses and for genuine-student documents, acceptance and payment. Search your course to confirm.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

Federation University Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Federation University uses standard international cut-off dates for most courses, with earlier deadlines for some courses and for genuine-student documents, acceptance and payment. Search your course to confirm.

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Federation University Australia deadlines, in detail →

Federation University Australia: common questions

Does Federation University Australia charge an application fee for international students?

Federation University Australia lists an application fee of about A$25 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.

What English test score do I need to get into Federation University Australia?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Federation University Australia is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Federation University Australia for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$54,000 to A$62,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$26,000, around A$24,000 in living costs for Ballarat, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Federation University Australia a Group of Eight university?

No. Federation University Australia is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at Federation University Australia?

Federation University Australia has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is Federation University Australia in a regional area for skilled migration?

Yes. Ballarat is a designated regional area for skilled migration, so studying at Federation University Australia earns 5 extra points on the skilled points test and opens the Skilled Work Regional (491) visa. Living costs are also usually below Sydney and Melbourne.

How do I apply to Federation University Australia as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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